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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3903, 2 July 1881, Page 2

'it another column appears the prospectus of the Martha Goldmining and Quarts Crushing Company, Mi' J. E. Randerson, Secretary. The prospectus states at great length the prospects of the Company, acd the intention^ of the promoters. A most influential directory has been formed, and it is particularly stated that the amount raised by the issue of the 3,000 shares is to be devoted to carrying on the operations of the company. The shareholders are not getting any paid up shares, but in the event of a call being necessary all the shares in the company are equally liable. We have so frequently called attention to the prospects of the Waiteto that it is needless for ub to do more than direct attention to the information contained in the prospectus of the coinpnny. Mr Banderson, the Secretary of tho Company, will be most happy to give further information if required, and Mr Melhose has been appointed broker for the Thames.

The storm that baa visited us this afternoon may be that referred to in our telegrams yesterday as coming from Australia.

If the Committee of the Public Library bare not already written io tho Otago Museum in reference to the diamond presented by Sir Julius. Vogel, it, is. time;7*.uch was done, in order that it may come here next;. The first to apply for it in terms of the donor's wish will be likely to be the first to get it. We wish the Committee would also try and mnke more room in tho library room by shifting the glass cases, either to the sides of the building or away altogether. Another large table is much required for readers, and players of chess, draughts, &c.

■:'■ Tkeeb is an ignorance or a wilful misrepresentation of the state of parties in the Legislature, in the Auckland papers. The fact is they get their hpw» from the eawe source, and

the same party bias tiuges all their infoimation. Thus, when wo rrad of informal caucuses of the Opposition, we laugh hugelyi knowing that (he thinpr meant to be described is the meeting .and (.'halting together, ia the lobby of (he House, of two or three malcontents and office seekers. There is no opposition. The weakness of the Minestry is its strength ; as Sir Georgo Grey remarked to mo, not long since, "Wore I out of the way, the Government would not be in office «, week." I have some knowledge of what piißseo, Bud of the feelings of many of our public men, osid care rot who sneers at me. Grey will keep the Government in office against all comers and combinations if they only play their hands decently. Ho cares not for office, he has no idea (hat his bill will pass, but he eajs, " I want to put my views on local government before the country in a concrete form, a thing I could not do if I proceeded by resolution " He cares not who steals hia ideaa on the muttei, "And this information," he added, " you are tit liberty to use." I know no memKer the Gnypy Government anxious fSr office, but one. I know that no combination can take place between Ormond and Grey. And whut seems more than all misunderstood in Auckland is the position of the so-called middle parry. It has not yet a nucleus, its members are baing led on by the Grey p'irly to commit themselves. There has been a lot of talk abont tho middle party, more than it deserves or should command. An anecdote will best show the state of the parties in the bousfl : —An English M.P., now in Wellington, paid to me, after watching the afternoon's work, " Why, al! thi'so people (meaning the Ministers) talk of nothing but Grey." "And they have done nothing else," I said, "since he CiHie into the House, six years ago." " Whut an enviable position," quoth the visitor, " for a man to occupy." I have no idea whatever, be it understood, of the formation of another Grey Ministry, nor do I expect one ; but: when I read the Auckland journals I made up my mind to write this telegram.—Observer's special.

A concekt will take place in tho Greaham Hall on Monday evening in connection with the Waiotabi Undenominational Sunday" School.

Mb Badtobd requires tenders for driving 200 feet in tbo Alburnia mine.

Ail rifles held by members of the Kangorß are wantud in store at onco.

Mil Bkown, butcher, killed a, porker yesterday, weighing nearly 4 ewt.

The N.Y. Herald says that Colonel Inpereoll delighted an immense audience last night, and cm be sure of many more, for every bad character in New York wants to believe that Christianity ia a fraud.

We understand that Mr Maroney, of Owen atreet, has found a Bum of money, and if the owner csvu give particulars, &c, to establish his claim, he can have it by calling on Mr Mnrohey. Having got bis money, he cau show his gratitude to Mr Maroney and ourBelves by putting in a subscription in the first Hospital box he ecea in lieu of a charge for this local culling attention to the rnattci

We have received from the author a little pamphlet entitled " Land Ho! " a conversation of 1933 on the results of tho adoption of Nationising the land of New Zealand, adopted in 1883. The following also appears on the title pnpe : —Now the meaning of that (viz., Nationalizing the Land) was that the whole of the lands should belong to the public, that they should be let to tenantry, that the rents should be the property of the State, and 'hat. the rents should bo applied to take the place of taxation—in which case not only would the whole -community be relieved from the burdens of taxation, but a great many advantages would be bestowed upon the public at large. That by the most advanced thinkers of the present day, was admitted to be what every Nation ought to aim at.—Sic GKOiiGE Grey, vide Hansard, page 265, 1880.

As a result of the adverse vote of the Assembly, at tho Cabinet Council held in Molbourne yesterday, it was decided by Ministers to recommend the Governor to grant a dissolution of Parliament, and the Hon. Graham Berry will wait to-day upon His Excellency to tender su -h advice.

The intercolonial football match between the teams Victoria and New South Wales, took place yesterday, and resulted in an easy victory for the former.

We have by this morning'a mail received a copy of the second number of Hansard for the present session. Mr Dick, sp aking on the Licensing Bill, makes a little fun at the expenss of Mr Speight. He refers to a remark of ths latter that a place in Ireland where he had heen at was^ofch prosperous and happy before drink was sold. Mr Dick says, "Well, my honorable friend ought to have stßyed there. To bitveleft a place so peaceful and happy. to come to this country, and to enter this arena of strife, seems to have been a bad choice, and perhaps the best thing he could do wus to go back again."

A TEIiEG-BAM from Alexandra to the W* Times Bays : —Hewi, tho Ifgatiitnaniapoto chief, accompanied by Mujor Jackson and Mr Robert Graham, paid a visit on Monday to Tawhiao. Tawhiao remains at Hikurangi, as so many of his followers hearing of his intended trip to Waikuto, nre desirous of going with him that for the present he has decided to postpone his trip that he may get away quietly. It is not at all improbable that Kewi will accompany him an^> extend the triy to Auckland.

A BUSINESS man of large experience says j— " A good advertisement, in a newspaper pays no fare on railroads ; cjefcs nothing for hotel bills 5 gives away no boxes of eigare or merino dresses to customers; drinks no whiskey under head of travelling expenses, and does its work bettor than a multitude of drummers could do it."

It would appear that sosje wicked individuals have set a canard (ufo&ont about a quarrel between Sir George Grrey and Sir Q-. M. O'Borkc. Our special says that both gentlemn deny giving any foundation for the rumour. The following referring to the matter appears in the VVaikato Times: —A meeting of Auckland members was hold lately to consider Volunteer matters, Quite a scene took place between &ir Ch Grey und Sir Or. M. O'Korke. The former challenged the latter for canveuing the meeting i^v hia room, stating that he had no right to daeo, and that ho would report him to the House. Sir Q-. Lt. O'iiorko, who was very indignant, replied that he would use hia own discretion, and would not be dictated to by Sir Gf. $rey. The contest was rather hot.